Author: Sue Wilson

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Getting Rid of Weeds!

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After a long winter ….. it finally feels like summer is on the way! With that comes a desire to get outside and deal with those weeds and overgrown shrubs in the garden. It’s also a great time to look at some of the ‘weeds’ growing inside of us! Things like negativity ….. self indulgence ….. resentment ….. and other nasties that choke the good stuff! One thing I know about weeds is that you have to pull them out by the roots ….. otherwise they will come back even stronger. Don’t just try to do better ….. look for the root lies that have given life and power to the weeds! Pull that thing out and put it on the rubbish heap. Then replace it with a plant of truth!

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Your Story

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We all have a story! Some are more dramatic than others ….. but they are each unique and powerful in their own way. Your journey may have been difficult ….. but there are people out there who need to hear it. It becomes your testimony. It can be an encouragement to ones who are on a similar journey. It can be a warning to those who are heading the wrong way. But most of all it can prove to them how amazing God is ….. and how He can make something beautiful out of an ugly situation. If a butterfly could talk ….. it would have an amazing story to tell!

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Dig Deep

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The most valuable treasures are never on the surface. Gold ….. precious stones ….. minerals are hidden underground.  They have to be dug for! The same can be said for people. We have to dig down deep sometimes to find the true character and beauty that is hidden there. But we can help them discover it by getting to know them and taking am interest in them. The most valuable treasures though are found in the pages of the Bible. Again ….. we have to dig for them. We do that by reading ….. asking questions like ‘who’ ‘when’ ‘where’ and ‘why’? ….. applying it to our situation ….. and by chewing it over several times. Like a cow chewing the grass ….. it takes time to make it become part of us. But once it does ….. we will be changed forever!

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Make That Call!

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Another poignant message from our beach walks last weekend. It says, “You thought these phoneboxes would be around forever? Call your parents!” It’s so easy to take things and people for granted ….. especially those closest to us. We do tend to think they will always be there. But life is short ….. and new technology that is supposed to save us time ….. ends up robbing us of time and relationships. Is there someone you need to call ….. visit ….. or contact? Do it while you can!

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Waiting

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Who likes having to wait? And yet we all spend a lot of time waiting. Waiting in queues ….. at the traffic lights ….. waiting for someone else to get ready ….. waiting for an answer to prayer. These surfers amazed me at how much time they spend just waiting for the right wave! And yet ….. when it comes ….. it makes all the waiting worthwhile. Waiting definitely has its challenges ….. but it also does a lot of good in the process. It teaches us patience ….. perseverance ….. and trust. Waiting on God doesn’t mean doing nothing. It means seeing what you are hoping for in your mind and believing you have it. It means doing other things while you wait to help others. It means continually praying and thanking Him for all He is doing in and through you. And it means getting ready. Because when that wave comes ….. you won’t want to miss it! It could be the ride of your life!

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Rest

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After a few lovely days at the beach ….. we are heading home today. One thing I’ve learned this weekend is that resting is a vital part of life. God intends for us to rest. But it’s more of a state of mind than a posture or place. I’m sure we’ve all had sleepless nights where we were lying down but unable to turn our anxious minds off. We can be in the most idyllic environment and still unable to relax. It’s not about the absence of activity or turmoil. It’s about the presence of ‘the peace that surpasses all understanding’. And that can only come from the Prince of Peace Himself. He is with us in every situation ….. through every storm ….. every moment of every day!

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Celebrating Marriage

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Thank you everyone for your lovely wishes for our Anniversary yesterday! As you can see ….. we’ve had a mixed bag weather wise ….. but somehow it doesn’t matter when you are at the beach! It’s awesome even in a storm. I guess these pics sum up our 46 years of marriage. Sunny days ….. stormy days ….. days when you have fun together ….. and days when you seem to be going in different directions! But you keep loving each other ….. and keep making memories. We are so thankful to have God in our marriage to keep us strong ….. and to have the love and encouragement of friends and family.

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Rest

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Yes! We are back at our happy place for a few days break. I’m not sure if the beach got longer or if we are just getting older ….. but we didn’t quite make it to the end! But we’re ok with that. We are here to rest. Resting doesn’t mean doing nothing ….. it means not having to meet deadlines or expectations. It means taking time to enjoy the things you’ve accomplished. It means taking time to hear from God about the future. Even in the busyness of life ….. we can learn to ‘enter God’s rest’ each day. In order to do that ….. we must have faith that God is in control ….. not us!
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28

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Uniquely Loved

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Which flower do you identify with? Do you feel like the ‘odd one out’? Do you feel like you don’t fit in? Do you wish you were more like other people? Or maybe ….. you are sick of being ‘one of the crowd’ ….. and wish you stood out more? When God looks at you ….. He sees you as one of His children. Every parent knows ….. no matter how many children you have ….. each one is unique. There are resemblances ….. but each has their own specialness. God sees your specialness! He will never overlook you ….. He doesn’t favour others over you ….. we are all His favourites! So be the best ‘you’ you can be. And that comes from receiving His love for you and knowing you belong to Him.

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Leader of the Pack!

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I can’t believe it’s been 14 years since our lives changed forever and we became grandparents for the first time! They now number 11 ….. and each one has added richness and flavour to the family. Today is Israel’s birthday. Isa ….. you will always be the ‘leader of the pack’! A born leader ….. responsible ….. loving ….. gifted ….. and giving. Such a great example to your siblings and cuzzies. Keep going for all God has for you. There will no doubt be turbulent times ahead ….. but always remember to check in with God before making decisions. God bless and happy birthday! Love you, Pa & Nana 

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From: Frank Wilson <fandswilson@windowslive.com&gt;
Date: 12 October 2022 at 08:28:53 NZDT
To: Mary Ashby-Peckham <maryhap1@hotmail.com&gt;

Sue’s Views
I can’t believe it’s been 14 years since our lives changed forever and we became grandparents for the first time! They now number 11 ….. and each one has added richness and flavour to the family. Today is Israel’s birthday. Isa ….. you will always be the ‘leader of the pack’! A born leader ….. responsible ….. loving ….. gifted ….. and giving. Such a great example to your siblings and cuzzies. Keep going for all God has for you. There will no doubt be turbulent times ahead ….. but always remember to check in with God before making decisions. God bless and happy birthday! Love you, Pa & Nana

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